spraying

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de pulvérisation d'un liquide en fines gouttelettes, souvent à des fins agricoles ou industrielles, ou un ensemble de fines particules projetées dans l'air.

A noun referring to the act or process of dispersing a liquid in fine droplets, often for agricultural or industrial purposes, or a quantity of small objects flying through the air.

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1. Agricultural sprayingB2formalscientific

   The dispersion of fungicides, insecticides, or fertilizer on growing crops, often from a low-flying aircraft.

   Pulvérisation agricole

   • The farmer scheduled the spraying of pesticides for early morning.
   • Aerial spraying is used to protect large fields from pests.
   • The spraying of fertilizer helped boost the crop yield.

   Synonymescrop-dusting

2. Flying particlesB1informal

   A quantity of small objects flying through the air, such as droplets or fragments.

   Projection de particules

   • A spraying of sparks flew from the grinding wheel.
   • The spraying of water droplets cooled the hot pavement.
   • A spraying of gravel hit the car's windshield.

   Synonymesburstflurryshowersprayvolley

3. Liquid applicationB1formal

   The application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer.

   pulvérisation

   • The spraying of paint requires a steady hand.
   • Even spraying of the disinfectant ensures complete coverage.
   • The gardener used a hose for the spraying of the plants.

   Synonymesatomizationsprinkling

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de projeter un liquide en fines gouttelettes ou en brouillard, ou d'appliquer une substance de cette manière.

A verb used to indicate the act of dispersing liquid in small drops or a fine mist, or applying a substance in this manner.

1. Disperse in dropletsB1formal

   To be released or emitted in a fine mist or spray of liquid.

   se disperser en fines gouttelettes

   • Water sprayed from the broken pipe.
   • The perfume sprayed out of the bottle.
   • The hose sprayed water across the garden.

   Synonymesatomizedrizzlemistshowersprinklespritz

2. Scatter in a jetB1formal

   To scatter or apply a liquid in a mass or jet of small droplets.

   Pulvériser

   • She sprayed the plants with insecticide.
   • He sprayed paint onto the wall.
   • The firefighter sprayed water onto the flames.

   Synonymesatomizejetmistshowerspattersplattersprinklesquirt

3. Cover with liquidB1formal

   To cover a surface by applying a liquid in a fine mist or stream.

   Vaporiser un liquide sur une surface

   • They sprayed the car with a protective coating.
   • She sprayed the furniture with polish.
   • The farmer sprayed the crops with fertilizer.

   Synonymesatomizedousehosemistshowersprinklespritzsquirt